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The Penn's Grove record., 1887-09-17

This. the second Of the TnE
WORLDS History Series. is uni
form in style and Arrangement
with its History OF the United
States. As st0rehouse OF facts
1t is without arrival. Every his
tory OF England has been care
tally searched for data, and
many important corrections
have been made in the com
mo ~ received chronology.
Like its companion Yolume, Il
is much more than an Ordin
AIRY history, embracing every
bTanchoI human action. and Il
facts are gathered from thOus-
andS OF sources not touched by
any historian. Attention has
been particularly directed TO
the Victorian era. andthe dates.
OF every important event of her
reign are gIVeu with minute
ness Of detail that renders it in
valuable to every student of
our own times. As Il work of
convenient reference for the
editor, teacher, pupil and gem
eral newspaper reader, nothing
iikeit has ever been published.
and it will take the place IN ev-
cry library not only of the hun
dr dS OF boOksin Which Is seat
iered Tie information here
gathered Together. Drt q flies
al newspapers f., the past cen
tur, The History OF Englaf d
i i III ie larger THAI the Eista
~ Ui tue United states
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
EXPERIENCE WITH = SILO.
The 1IarvcIous Cheapne>s OF the Food it
Produces.

Mr.. George ". Aoiner, q leading
farmer and stock raiser OF Augusta coun-
tY, Va, has furnished the Stanton Viz
dicator tie following account of his ex-
pcrieEce with { silo.
'Last August i put up a frame build
ing il by j and II feet high. The
frame is inches, planked UP on both
sides. The space between was tiiled with
sawdust. l put in plank floor and
covered with plank, with door in one
corner at the ground. The building did
not cost over $50, with an estimated
capacity Of 30 tons. On August % green
corn was cut Not having planted the
corn for the purpose, and only as an ex
pertinent, I selected the lightest growth
il the corn field. The corn was cut IN
half inch lengths by steam power, and
during the filing OF the silo three men
tramped the cut fodder as tig-t rs they
could pack it. The silo was only filled
only half full, not feeling sure that this
plan Of house would keep 1t well. Ine
top was then covered With enc and a
half feet dry wheat ch&ff aud placedlo0se
planks, closely fitted, covering the en-
tire top. Upon the plank was put TWO
feet Of stone. The gable ends We're
nailed up and the job WAS completed at
cost OF about 81 per ton.
'sOn December opened the door at
the bottom made for the purpose Of get
ting the ensilage out. I found it in
splendid condition, except a few inches
around tie sides and on top. Fearing
there would be some trouble TO teach
stock to eat It, some of the ensilage was
offered to horses, COWS and hogs-au ate
it at once with as much relish rs il 1t Was
green clover. After feeding the ensi-
lage few days to COWS, they increased
their flow OF milk, besides giving richer
quality. The stock, which have been
fed upon cnsilage alone except access to
straw stack, have increased IN weight
and manifest all increased appetite and
taste for it. 1t is said that green clover,
cut when in bloom, makes as good en-
silage as green corn. Clover that Will
make one and half tons OF hay will
make twenty tons Of ensilage per acre,
and corn that will make forty to fifty
bushels per acre will make about twenty
five tons of ensilage.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
TIL: COTTON CE0P.
UneG":,llcd for Cleanliness. C"!&r ara
Length of Sta;,!c--r-icc cf Seed is Low.


WASHINGTON, d. c., February 10
The report Of the cotton crop Of lSSt
shows the average at the date oE the close
of the picking season, the proportion OF
the crop marketed on the first OF FEB
rIlary, the quality Of the staple, the
price of seed and product, compared
with that of 1853. TIE close of tue
picking is reported the same as last year
in the Carolinas and Texas; one Gay
earlier IN Mississippi; two later IL
Georgia and Louisiana; four n Iennes-
sec and twcnty-onc N Arkansas.
The dates are: North Carolina, De
cember ,; South Carolina, November
80; Georgia, December l; Florida, No
vember y; Alabama. December %;
Mississippi. December !; Louisiana, De
ccmocr T.; Texas, December 3; Ark&n-
sas, December %; Tennessee, December
=. The iat,l' maturing OF the crop IS
extending tbs season IL q lew States
only. IN Arkansas the season vas
heightened by the inability to pick the
heavy harvest. Returns Of the 32Tcpor-
ton marketed made the average 20 Feb
ruary l, 1885, one per cent. Vt that
date about ), $50; UU3 bales had gone from
the plantations.
This would indicate crop OF $780,
900 bales, mere tritle above the No
vember indications. OF the rate OF yield.
the proportion by States is as follows:
North Carolina 81, South Carolina IS,
Georgia So, Florida So, Alabama 81,
Mississippi 81, Louisiana So, Texas S5,
Arkansas 81, Tennessee So. The quality
of the crop IS superior. Rarely, II ever,
have returns of cleanliness and color,
combined with the length Of staple,
equallcd those just received.
The price of seed is low, and complaint
is made of the combination OF oil millers
to reduce prices. Renters Will sell at
any prices, sometimes as low as five to
eight cents per bushel. The best plant
ers refuse to sell at running rates. The
average in Mississippi and Louisiana is
ten cents, eleven IN Arkansas, twelve IN
Texas and Tennessee, thirteen in South
Carolina, Georgia lad Alabama, sixteen
in Florida
Feeders OF cattle and sheep pay the
highest rate. The product is larger than
last year in I Elorida, Tennessee, Arkansas
and Texas, and smaller il the other
States. The average result from care
ful ANALYSIS Of present returns is an
aggregate less than two per cent. lower
than that Of last year.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
y Somnal" i'roInenasic.

4 decided sensation was created on the
streets at Akron late last evening hy 4
well known lady residing on North High
street coming upon the street III very
airy attire, being dressed IL . single gar
1ncnt in which Size had gone 10 he'd. She
walked at least three blocks and crossei;
two main streets near the heart Of the city,
being seen by qnite a nu'aber Of people.
\ gentleman who saw the lady come
from her house, and seeing that she VS.:
walking away from her hone il any thing
but proper dress, approached Eer aHci
laid his hand on her shoulder, when he
noticed that she Was asleep. He took
hold of her arm &nd led her back to IL.
house, where she entered, giving nc
signs that she was awake, though the
cold air and frost Of the night must have
severely chilled her BODY, which was
al.2ost nade.-Special to the Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
WHERE Is LULU HURST
\ Nine Eear Old Georgia Child Lays Hcl
in the Shade.

in the Shade.
The Cumming Clarion is informed by
AIr. S. Terry, vino spent last week IL
Buford, on the Air Line Railroad, of a
case which rivals the celebrated Lulu
Hurst. He, in company with q well
known minister OF that place, visited the
home OF little girl nine years oid, and
who is rather undersizcd. They had
heard OF the child's powers and desired
to put them TO test. Mr.. Terry saw the
child lay one hand on the top Of 4 table
and move around the room with it as
though Il were q mere playthiDg. An
ordinary child of that age could hardly
have moved the table 1T all. Mr.. ferry,
VINO is quite muscular, then took hold
Of q stout stick, grasping it at each end;
the child placed her hands On the stick
il the middle, and before he knew 1t the
stick was wrcncaed cut Of his grasp.
IEis experiment WAS tried L second
tine, Mr. Terry exerting his whole
strength to hold 1t, with the same result.
I door, which fastened with :. button,
WIS then closed and Il person paced out
side 20 pasA against It. BY simply
placing her hands on the door the button
gradually moved until the door VAS un-
fastened. 1t IS said that when she
touches tie wall = person placing
his car against the opposite side can
hear u clicking sound resembling the
noise made By Il telegraph instrument.
ii IS stated, and can be proven, that
small sto2cs frequently fall in showers
%roi.n,! ner while sn4 IS IL the house.
No ona can tel where ti.cy come from.
Also, That il &itatcycr part OF room
she IS i popping sound IS hea:,! ap-
ljirentiy III tic wood. These arc caly ::
lew OF the feats the child is able 10 per
:orn!. She las bad health and IS not
corsidcrsa; bright, but there can be no
$or: Of doubt IS 10 her powers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
PAIN TALN FOi; yNi NGs MN.
Some .iGvice Ea&ed ON Common Sense and
Everyday Experience.

Yes, staud up right before us, while
We talk 10 you Ike q Dntcil uncle. IN;
what are we gong - say? Just this
Sac sc,netG,ing, yoaug nan; Don
spend al! ycH ger, and Tr:! IL debt
! Don't blow in yc:,r money on cigars
/ beer, coed clothes. or, j: may He, q las!
! girl. Done r,,n Or incline 20 $hac solJ
OF business. II IS de,GoraliZine:, DANCE
oas, deadly. There is nothing that ciVe>
man more eunohliGs t4cu.hts-brtlse>
out his chest SO broadly-flls him Wit
such an inspiring sense OF nanl!ness. az
TO cwn something. Try il, and see wla:
. noble pleasure it is 10 own a piece CT
land 1t may be only a few acres. per,
haps an humble village plot, or d more
pretentious city Let, but to own ito
! have rs eli your own, that which ycu
have paid for, 4 piece OF Gods gooG
round earth, IS TO acquire a feeling Of
security and independence which IS The
mosE delicious and profitable experience
in the world. Tc step out Upon-to
plant your POOR feet SGuarcly on some
piece Of land, some little portion OF
earth and seel that it is al your own--
that you alone possess it, tiat it has
been won by your own endeayors, by
toll and struggle, through patient work
ing; to know that the grass that greens
It, this spot OF earth, you own-the
violet that blooms above its verdure, the
vines that ornament X are yours TO pos
sess and enjoy, gladdenirg the eye, de-
lighting the senses; that the glad sun
will beautify it and the rains CT heaven
noiSten i into Frightening beauty, Ill
this bringsa seEsc OF pleasure and feel
ing Of coatcn:1acat thar can be realized
from no other method OF enjoyment. L
is freedom. Independence, Joy. Then 20
this exquisite and ennobiing sense CT
possession may be added the delight Of
a home, and underneath heaven, there IS
no Joy SO pure, 50 eievating as a well
ordered home Beneath the shade Of
your own vine and tg tree, claspiug
your little ones to your heart, with wife
in loving communion, the g.ories and
peace OF the home CT God IS only above
this heaven or earth. Yes, young nl&H!
Own piece Of land. No one, however
smal! his pay, little his savings, but can
IN due course OF tine have :. nave Z
home OF his own--a piece Of tie good,
wide earth, al MS owr. Boys, work ior
it. Iculg NAN, get It, AMI TIE State
and Tie nation viii be tie ga;licr, and
humanity the better oil, fo- the true
nobleness Of citizenship IS centere,l "A
him who has earned 4 homo, for tlltas..
home leads to the observance Of law,
and respect for constituted authority il
culcates moral and Christian duties and
these to love for your icllowmea and TO
the fear OF God. Young man, get a
piece OF land.-EXchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
The Tobacco Tax.

The prospects for the repeal Of the tobac-
co tax at the present session of Congress is
anything but cheering, \ long cores
poadencc between Ncssrs. Wise, Hender-
son and Randall and Speaker Carlisle has
been given to the press. Life is TOO short
ana our space TOO valuable to til it up with
this matter exclusively Briefly the letters
Of these gentlemen explain why no motion
was made to pass tie bill under a suspen
sion OF the rifles last Monday The Wash
ington correspondence Of the Richmond
Hhig informs that paper that Speaker Car
Isle had said that if be recognized any one
to make the motion it would be Mr Kelley,
Of Pennsylvania, a Republican, but the
Democratic friends Of the measure thought
that the motion should come from Dem
ocrat. Accordingly, committee addressed
4 communication to him, asking him to
recognize 4 Democrat TO make the motion,
but he then refused 10 recognize any one
for that purpose CAarDt:e Chr0nick.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
II SMELLS OF W.iE.
powticrs-i1akcr> Preparing Tor the Con-
te:apli:sd Conflict.
(F:>m tic !"--;:..o.,!?sia Eeco.'.)

(F:>m tic l'=-::!!a.,! !.2ia Heco.')
Is straw Chat shows which way the
European war wind blows, the people Of
Wilmington are attaching great deal
of importance to the unusual activity at
the Dupont Powder Mills on the Bran
dywine, few miles from that cit. The
mills have never in their history been
more busy, and the men are worked
night and day in some parts Of the great
establishment, which is turning out
black powder such as soldiers use n war
by the tons. The powder-riakc-s are
told that .he orders no"- OF hand cannot
be filed fast enough, and these iauica-
tons OF an unprecedented demand Cor the
article have strengthened the current
belief that the Duponts aGe Shipping
large quantities Of explosives to france
or Germany, AID that the W.T. n Eu-
rope IS coming surely Il the spring. The
Office Of the Rupauno Chemical Works
at Ikompson's Point, \. j., is situated
now in Wilmington, and it can Oe stated
with positiveEess that their mills, at
which the most destructive explosives in
the world are manufactured, are IS busy
as the Dupont works.
The mills OF the latter company are
tie most famous IN tie world, an. have
most always furnished a large proportion
of powder to European nations un the
eve OF I. war Just before the Franco
PruSs;;,n .r:.: the mills We're run Oh extra
time, as is the case now, and this was
taken then, as now, to be Il pretty sure
harbinger OF war. Tie DupoGts are
very cautious when the newspaper men
are around, and they say to all such IN
quisitive people that they are not Export
ing large quantities of powder, but in
nearly every instance when Their mills
have been busiest, and just before an
European struggle, the same reply has
been made to the press. They do not
deny, however, the unusual activity at
the mills, but declare in an indifferent
sort of way that the powder is ior the
powder is for the coal regions. Ii this
be true there is promise OF an extraordi-
nary ccal supply and cheap fuel this
spring. Knowing people at Wilmington,
however, smile when The ccal region
story is told, and declare that It is a
musty old chestnut.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
rIoTaG"lrnfu " CHURCH.
How ~. M1.tsrpr:Sins Artist Secured Pic
tuGc.; o: :'rceit,eI,. and 2Grs. Cleveland.
(Src..;:,,.. 70 he Neg York Wo:!d }

(Src.;c. 70 he Neg o:h " oc.c
WAsa1yaro2, February For the
past lew days a Cincinnati artist has
! been here carrying q lester-5ox under
his arm th&t h;t,, every appearance OF an
Internal machine On more than one
occasion the ycung ma has been taken
10: 4 cr.liiE;;. Tor Two days ne hGs been
under Police espionage and was ut last
compelled to exhibit the contents OF the
mysterious box. Instead Of It's being a
dangerous contriyauce it proved to be
only simple and harmless detective
| car era, such as is used by amateur pho
tographers, which he had been c"rrying
around the city tor the purpose OF using
on the prominent public men and their
wives. Yesterday lie WAS at the White
House with his machine, but WIS not
allowed to take it beyond the yesTibule.
He was desilous OF securing all lnstan-
ianeous photograph OF Mrs. Cleveland
at her reception.
This morning the artist stationed him
self at the door of DR.. Sunderland's S
church to await the arrival Of the Presl-
Dental carriage, recognizing that this
would doubtless be his only opportunity
OF securing a photograph Of the Presi-
dents wife in street costume. 1t was not
long until the carriage arrived ut the
church door containing the President
and Mrs. Cleveland. As the party
alighted the artist set the mechanism Of
the mysterious box in motion and It vas
performing its work. Mrs. Cle"eland
saw the artist and the box. In amoment
she appreciated the situation. As quick
as thought she wreathed her fac" with
smiles, looking at the young man and
the box, which he still held hal. con-
cealed under his arm, bowed politely as
if to thank him for his enterprise, and
passed into the church. The Pre- sident
also saw the machine and looked dis
pleased. After the sermon had begun
the artist seated himself il the church
gallery and succeeded in getting three
excellent photographs OF Mrs. Cleveland
and the President as they appeared IN
church.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
Guarded ru- Yer Diam oai;S.

It is astonishing 20 ne how the people
who are net in New Fork society strug-
gle for an entrance. The one aim of
their lives seem to be to set within the
circle which, whether it IS ,naGe mp OF
what they are pleased to call arlstocracy
or not, has the credit of being, and IS
the goal toward which SO many ambitious
men and women bend ali their energies.
l have in mind a lady of whom I wrote
some time ago, who has no end O.
money, is a widow, handsome and not
too old to enjoy life. She has been living
a number Of years in Europe, but shc
has returned home determined to take
social life by storm. She has rented 4
house il one of the most exclusive parts
of town, and she has given choice enter
taiaments to which al the so-called
swells were pleased to come. They ate
her dinners, pronounced hcr cooking ia
eIccptionable and went home to laugh
at her efforts to be one Of them. The
charity ball came, and it was given ont
that she WIS to open the bali. but she
didn't; and not only that-she took 70
part in the opening march. She was ct
The ball, however, and wore S250,000
worth Of diamonds. To enjoy this
luxury she was guarded by four detec-
tivcs, two from .rifIany's and two f;:ra-
ished by the police force. It seems to
me this IS taking great deal OF trouble
for a little display. I cannot imagine
anything more uncomfortable tlla. TO DC
under the eyes OF foar detectives for an
entire evening. I should certainly feel
as though were going to be arrested
for something. Why would it not DO
just as we'll to wear 4 little tablet on one, S
breast bearing the inscription: - have
$3.50, 900 worth OF diamonds in Tiffany 5
safe, but do not want TO take the risk
Of wearing them. New York Letter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
Jac!iSon's C.5Ost.

Tie following story appears in the
Richmond State:
send you thrilling and true account
of a ghost which has recently appeared
at the Virginia Military Institute. On
the night of the 2Sth, shortly after II
O'Clock, as the sentinel was walking his
lonely beat, his attention was attracted
through the sally port to the front Of
the barracks by Slight sound resem-
bling the rusthng Of leaves by q gentle
wind. Instantly, between the two large
forty-siX pound siege pieces, there APP
peare0 !. soldier dressed in 4 Confederate
uniform and lnounIcd Oh I. large gray
horse. His sword was drawn, his horse
tightly rcined up, and two white plu!aes
tloatc;l gracefully ;sbort lis kat. ,ihe
sentinel at lirst, almost para! !yzed with
terror, had gazcd upon the object, but
in al instant, when the horse had started
through the sally port into the court
yard at round trot, crossing tue sent
ncl's beat, making 10 audible sound, ii
though ne was passing over a solid brick
pavement, the sentinel, true to his mill
tary principle, challenged with 4 loud
voice, 'NWho goes tLece?" The rider ,i:,j
2ot heed the challenge, but passed on ut
The same pace until arriving 81 ~
abrupt, dangerous and impossible p"c2;-
picc IL the rear OF the barracks nc v;ta-
islietl. On The reXt nighta similar ;l.c-
uomeuon occurred. An old veteran pres
cnt recognized tie grand and imposing
rider to DC none ct!:er tiian that oi
General Stonewa!l Jackson. SO far no
explanation can be given.
J>iIEs T. HILToH,
Lexington, Va
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16

Near Willow Creek, Cal, a fe'1 Gays
ago, !. Mexican wSs riding along on his
horse with the reins tied to his Irist and
playing u hazmonica, when the horse got
frightened ut the noise a1t; commenced
backing, throwing him eIs, and as he
was unable to unfasten the reins from
his wrist, he was dragged to death.
An exchange spoahs of man with double
teeth who Cali crack walnut. Tha5 is
nothing. There is a policeman in Boston
who has 4 set of false teeth and he can
crack cocoanut.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
: EccSjNsi " o:nGn

Is the lady Who Uses cosmetics, :acc
lotions, white lead, bismuth powders,
arsenic, ETC., il the belief OF enric.ing
and beautiiying the complexion. i 5
but temporary, and ultimately destroys
the skin beyond the power Of nature to
restore. Stop it. Stop it now, and use
only DR.. Ha1ter's Iron lo!ic, which i'm
parts the vigor and loneliness of youth.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16

Il fresl. illustration OF the power OF
music 10 charm vas given in q Rutland
house the other evening. y young man
was playing the guitar late at night and
vas sllrDr,se q, III tie visit OF q gooCl-sizcd
!.t. The animal seemed to enjoy the
IL ,lsiv &nl slowly came nearer the per-
former, untiI within L few iect OF him.
:Ittcr listening :, lev minutes the rat
quietly disappeared.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16

The ncw- 81 silver certificates have 5ccn
iGsucd Trey are-hU; hold on-if the
n;eG States Treasurer ,:ants Us to notice
!.;s publications uc had better scnI along
:omc sample copies.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16

Many imi'ators. but no cqual, has DR..
:s;a"es Catarrh Remedy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-02-16
TIMELY TOPICS Fer E-H"NIi.h>
HOW To 10 rAYIN., woi:N II Ti:i$
SEiStfr%.
W. /. Joacs ~ he S2r..s.c-, C':.;,r )

Suggestions oG Interest. t:'o.s: 80 -i":::o;.-
ta;:yc Scarce.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09
PERSONAL.

Mr., John'Shephtrd left for home
last Tuesday,
Cliff Alexander, of Como, is visi-
ting friends hsrethis week.
Mr.. Louis Person, of Union City,
was here day or two this week.
Rube House, Of Stanton, visited
his fathers family here this week.
James Tucker and Mon Williams
left here for Arkansas last Thursday
night.
Mr.. Percy Mitchum, Of Memphis.
is spending e week or two with rela-
tives here.
John Moore, of the Hall Il Ord ay
Manufacturing Company, has just
c0ms cut from Nashville. He will
make his Country trip" next week.
Miss Page, charming and beauti
ful young lady of N shvilIe, accom
panied by Messrp. Rob. Brooks and
- Coleman, honored US with y
call last Wednesday.
Dresden Enterprise: Miss Eru
Mcdowell, of Humboldt, and Mis-,
Annie Coleman. of Milan, attended
Presbytery a" delegates representing
the missionary societies Of their re-
spective towns.
Dresden Enterprise Rev. J. d
Lewis, Of Milan, WAS secretary Of III,
Preshy.sry. He is q sensible. earnesl
man, who inspirea one at FIRST sigh
with confidence in him AZ II man aud
as 4 preacher. He holds a position o.
much influence among his brethren.
Dresden Enterprise: Rev. W. NJ
Rshison made a telling prohibition
speech at the Cumberland church las
Monday night to q crowded house
The speaker appeared in his best vel,
and dealt terrible blows sgainst thu
iniquities Of the whisky traffic: H.
asked all who intended to work al,
vote for prohibition To hold up thei
hands, and ab"ut every hand in tn,
house went up. Mr. Robson says b.
will take the stump for two month
of the present campaign.